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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 22 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we’ll hear musical expression from the artists at EPI. (0:16) “Happy Holiday Blues” - EPI musicians, Jamond Pearson, Adam Muraida, Elizabeth Correa, Emilio Zuniga, Roberto Lugardo, Rudolph (Rudy) Austin, Daniel Jacobs For this holiday number, the students in EPI the Musical, as well as guest stars from Curators of the Lost Art voted to create a piece that was both upbeat and sentimental, hence The Blues.  In writing this song, the group processed about what was most important to them this holiday, exploring ideas that they would like while showing gratitude for having the most important things that they need.  The lyrics consist of contributions from each student. Additionally, several of our artists can be heard performing featured solos that they recorded and edited in Logic Pro.  We hope you enjoy the Happy Holiday Blues spirit!   Well, I’d like to see a reindeer  Or Christmas Lights (Adam) A helpful troop of Elves (Elizabeth) Or Santa Claus tonight (Greco) But if I don’t that would alright too  I got what I need it’s the happy holiday Blues   And I’d love some new clothes (Elizabeth) Or my own big Horse (Adam) Some James Brown Tickets (Jamond) New decorations (Greco) But if I don’t get them, I think I’m gonna make it through I got what I need it’s the happy holiday blues   I’m happy because I’ve got what I need  Family, Love, and friends with me  I feel the music in my soul  Pumping that positive tune  That’s why I got what I need with   the happy holiday blues   Well I’m craving some hot chocolate  Or Christmas Ham  Rice with butter  Or a Gingerbread Man  But if I can’t eat them, I’ll still feel full it true  I’m full with what I need it’s the happy holiday blues  You know I’d love to play some Board Games  Or bake cookies  Decorate the tree  Match a Christmas movie But if I can’t do that, I’ll still have fun with you I got what I need it’s the happy holiday blues  Featured Soloists  Jamond Pearson:  Vocal Riffs – “fun with you,” “positive tune,” “here comes Santa Claus too,” “Good Job Rudy,” “oh yeah” “Happy Holidays to you” “Holiday Blues..yeah!” Adam Muraida: Xylophone solo Conducted placement of snaps and guiro  Verbalization: “tree” and “horse” Elizabeth Correa  Vocalization solo Conducted placement of jingle bells and claps  Emilio Zuniga  Verbalization “YUM”  Roberto Lugardo Verbalization: “and that’s the blues” Rudolph (Rudy) Austin:  Vocalization “UH”  Daniel Jacobs Vocalization   (4:16) “Holiday Song” - EPI Musicians, Carlos Arredondo, Joyce Go, Daniel Jacobs, Rita Komsky and Emilio Lopez This piece was created by the artists from EPI’s Social Music Therapy Group in celebration of the holidays that each of them celebrate. The holidays that are included in this piece are Christmas and Hannukah. Each lyric is a holiday tradition from each of the artists with their family and friends. The artists created a list of traditions and placed them in a lyrical format to form a song. All lyrics were written by the artists and each artist contributed a vocal or instrumental improvisation into the piece.   I feel happy watching movies  Like Rudolph and his songs  There’s Christmas carols to sing all day long  On Christmas Eve we’ll get the best tamales out  That’s what it’s all about   Come on let’s sing this holiday song   Hanukkah has come around  I can hardly wait  We’ll light the menorah  I’m counting down the days  Playing dreidel with my family  Singing songs like these really brings me pe(continued)

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today we have first time ArtBeat Radio producer, Renee Morneau, sharing with us some of her memories, reasons why she like ballet, and a cover of the song “Dancing with my Father” played by Eric Recillas. As producer she made all choices about this episode; what her concept was, how it would be edited, what interview questions to include, who she wanted to play a cover of this special song, what she wanted the album artwork to look like and which artist she would like to create it.  Here is a message to the listeners from Renee: “Hi, my name is Renee Morneau and this is my first time producing a podcast episode! I want to be a professional ballet dancer. I hope you like it! Enjoy the show!”   Thank you to Eric Recillas for this wonderful piano cover and Brian Corder for this album artwork!  Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In today’s episode, Jenny shares her thoughts on world peace and covers the classic tune, “I Can See Clearly Now.”(1:09) “I Can See Clearly Now” LyricsI can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blindIt's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny dayOh, yes I can make it now the pain is gone All of the bad feelings have disappeared Here is that rainbow I've been praying forIt's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny dayI can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Here is that rainbow I've been praying forIt's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny dayThank you to Jenny for the inspiration, and Matthew Campano for this album artwork!Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!  In this episode, Brian, Eric, Renee, Alison, and Tim discuss what they are thankful for, some leftover Thanksgiving Day recipe ideas, and a musical mashup of “Thank You for Being a Friend” by Andrew Gold and “Gratitude” by Earth, Wind & Fire!   (4:43)  Thank You for Being a Friend / Gratitude Thank you for being a friend Traveled down a road and back again Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant I'm not ashamed to say I hope it always will stay this way My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow And if you threw a party Invited everyone you knew Well, you would see the biggest gift would be from me And the card attached would say Wanna thank you yeah Wanna thank you Wanna thank you yeah Wanna thank you  Thank you to ART Center for organizing this album artwork! Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 21 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we’ll hear musical expression from the artists at CECA.  (0:18) Hard Rock Remix- CECA's Remix Culture Class Students from CECA's Remix Culture class used samples from 70s hard rock and country in order to put together a Hard Rock song with a modern feel.  Students made choices about the melodic elements of the guitars as well as how each sample would be manipulated.   (2:15) From Folk to Dance- CECA's Remix Culture Class CECA's Remix culture class put this EDM influenced dance track by sampling folk songs from the 2010s and Dance music from the 90s.  Each song sampled was chosen by students in the class, and students also made choices regarding the rhythmic elements of the drums and melodic instruments.   (6:16) Turkish Rock and Roll- CECA's World Music Class CECA's World Music class completed this project as they finished learning about the diverse musical pallet from the country of Turkey.  The song is in Hungarian Minor, and uses the Turkish instrument the Oud, along with more conventional rock instruments, such as the guitar, bass, drums and keyboard.  Students chose the tempo and all rhythmic and melodic elements of the song.   (3:16) Como La Single Ladies- CECA's Melody Maker Class CECA's Melody Maker class could not decide between writing a song or conducting an interview for their next project, so-- they decided to do both! Clients interviewed two of their peers, used their favorite songs, and rewrote the lyrics to cover their interview questions. Clients chose questions, wrote lyrics, chose instruments, and directed the project. They hope you enjoy listening!  Interview (Como La Flor/Single Ladies) We wanted to know about each other To learn favorite music and colors Satchel likes Aladdin, oh yeah Lion King for Drea and Beauty & Beast for Maria Welcome to the show Let’s see what there is to know about you and all that makes you A-a-y Maria and Drea A-a-y Maria and Drea  BOO boo boo! There goes a ghost! BOO boo boo! There goes a ghost!  Asking questions! Getting answers   Asking questions! Getting answers  Asking questions! Here’s our interview!    PJ wondered  What do you prefer? Music or art?     Maria likes art  Drea likes art  Charlie and Paul like art     Question for you  Woof woof woof  Maria and Drea like dogs     Drea likes  Beyonce, yeah Charlie and Paul like breakfast     Here’s our interview with Drea and Maria  Here’s our interview with Drea and Maria  Learning all about our pals at CECA  Here’s our interview with Drea and Maria    Wha-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh   Wha-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh    Here’s our interview with Drea and Maria  Here’s our interview with Drea and Maria  Learning all about our pals at CECA  Here’s our interview with Drea and Maria    Wha-oh-oh   (5:36) Sing- CECA's Musical Storytelling Class CECA's Musical Storytelling class presents a song from their original musical. The clients wrote the entire story and script, composed each song, and designed sock puppet characters and sets. This song depicts when the main characters, Branston and Evan, stumble across a band of ghosts.  Sing for the friends we have   Oh, sing   Because we can   Oh, sing   Here’s a place we can   Sing with the ones you love   Here we have a home, free of the outside world--   Yeeehaw     Oh, plenty of food to eat, part of a family   Hey hey   Villa Fantasma es mi familia&nbs(continued)

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Listen in as we interview Reon, our latest graduate from the Able ARTS Work Music Therapy Internship program! We get to know her a little more and get some insight into her experience as an intern stationed at ART Center.  Congratulations on the successful completion of your internship, Reon!   Thank you to Renee Morneau for this album artwork! Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 20 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we’ll hear musical expression from the artists at ART Center.  (0:30) “Something We All Enjoy” With this song, the class started by looking up samples on Soundtrap. After finding some samples they liked, the exported it and worked on it more by adding their own instruments and vocals. Students wrote their own lyrics and wanted it to be something you could dance to. A text-to-speech device can be heard towards the beginning of the song, which is being controlled by a student. Lyrics:  Welcome to our world of song Whether you sing or play an instrument, You matter everyday So, join us in our world of song  This song is like a bright, sunshiny day in Hawaii Oh yeah A truly, sunshiny day Yeah  This song is like a bright, sunshiny day in Hawaii Oh yeah A truly, sunshiny day Yeah  2:28 “Rock”  Students wanted to write and record a rock song. Throughout the song, you’ll be able to hear some live instruments and samples that students either recorded or chose themselves. The class was listening to some 70s and 80s rock and were inspired by that to create this song.  (4:03) “Stand By Me (Cover)” The class wanted to do a cover and voted to do Stand By Me. In this rendition, students are singing the bass part, verses, and the chorus. The keyboard in the song is being played by a student as well. A text-to-speech device can also be heard throughout the song, which is being controlled by a student to make it sound like it is singing.  Lyrics: When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we'll see No, I won't be afraid Oh, I won't be afraid Just as long as you stand Stand by me  So darlin', darlin' Stand by me, oh, stand by me Oh, stand, stand by me Stand by me  If the sky that we look upon Should tumble and fall Or the mountain should crumble to the sea I won't cry, I won't cry No, I won't shed a tear Just as long as you stand Stand by me  And darlin', darlin' Stand by me, oh, stand by me Oh, stand now, stand by me Stand by me  Thank you to Brian Corder for this album artwork! Thanks for listening! For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! We are proud to present to you a special Halloween episode! In this episode, you’ll hear an original story written by ART Center students, a History Corner segment where we go over the origins of Halloween, and a Monster Mash cover created by students at ART Center. Throughout the podcast, you’ll be hearing sound effects created by ART Center students and CECA students. Students recorded their own vocals and instruments and also added pre-recorded samples they found.(0:52) “Halloween Scare” Original story written by Christy Culling, Cristina Mariotta, Summer Mariotta, and Tran Nguyen(2:55) Halloween History Corner, brought to you by Timothy Holmes and Brian Corder(6:33) “Monster Mash” cover by Brian Corder, Eric Recillas, Alison Salos, Christie Pagan, Amjad Haddad, Maria Ramirez, Reid Moriarty, and Nancy TerreyI was working in the lab, late one night When my eyes beheld an eerie sight For my monster from his slab, began to rise And suddenly to my surpriseHe did the monster mash (The monster mash) It was a graveyard smash (He did the mash) It caught on in a flash (He did the mash) He did the monster mashFrom my laboratory in the castle east To the master bedroom where the vampires feast The ghouls all came from their humble abodes To get a jolt from my electrodesThey did the monster mash (The monster mash) It was a graveyard smash (They did the mash) It caught on in a flash (They did the mash) They did the monster mashOut from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring Seems he was troubled by just one thing He opened the lid and shook his fist and said "Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?It's now the monster mash (The monster mash) And it's a graveyard smash (It's now the mash) It's caught on in a flash (It's now the mash) It's now the monster mashThank you to Brian Corder and Renee Morneau for this album artwork.Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 19 of Quarantunes ,where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! Today we have a spooky episode from EPI!  (0:18) “Ghostbusters” cover by EPI Musicians (Carlos Arredondo, Greco Ancona, Emilio Lopez, Jamond Pearson, Adam Muraida, Griselda Ramos) EPI Musicians reimagine a Halloween classic! In this tune, you will hear brand new lyrics depicting a brand new monster, a spooky dancing chef (as seen on the album artwork)! EPI musicians worked on recreating the lyrics, recording their own voices, and recording their own instruments to add to the iconic backing track.  If something smells good Under your kitchen hood Who you gonna call?  Ghostbusters!   If you hear a guitar And it sounds real good Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!  I ain't 'fraid of no chef I ain't 'fraid of no chef If you find him cooking  Hiding in your closet Who can you call?  Ghostbusters!   Making spooky empanadas Singing spooky songs Ow, who you gonna call?  Ghostbusters!   I ain't 'fraid of no chef I ain't 'fraid of no chef Big muscles and bigger teeth He loves to dance on Halloween He's a dancing chef with crazy eyes  Who you gonna call?  Ghostbusters!  (2:43) "Track 2 Field Trip: Pumpkin Patch” - EPI Musicians (Rita Komsky, Joyce Go, Daniel Jacobs, Griselda Ramos and Emilio Lopez) “The Pumpkin Patch” is a musical representation by the artists of Track 2 Social Music Therapy of a group field trip to the Pumpkin Patch.  The artists collaboratively brainstormed and wrote this story in a Mad-Lib process, by each contributing salient words that influenced the direction of the plotline.  Once the story was complete, the group worked together to set it to music in Logic Pro by selecting aesthetic preferences for instrumentation and effects.  Additionally, each artist utilized their strengths and abilities to record featured solos that can be heard on the timeline.  We hope you enjoy our explorative experience!  Featured Soloists  Jonathan Draper: Conducting Claps  Rita Komsky Maraca Whistle Joyce Go Verbalization: “Home”  Vocal riff: “OOOO” Table top drumming  Daniel Jacobs:  Vocalization  Conducting egg shaker  Emilio Lopez Vocal riff: “OOO” Verbalization: “ME” Griselda Ramos: Vocal Scatting  One brisk October morning The leaves were turning orange The track 2 artists decided “Hey, let's take a field trip!” Oh Rita said, “It’s autumn are there’s too much fun to miss!” Ooooo, too much fun to miss So Johnny, Joyce and Rita Yo-Yo, Daniel and Grisa Hopped in the car and headed to the pumpkin patch  Daniel shouted, “We are going to have such a blast!” Oooo, have such a blast As the group was driving Pumping that hip hop music They saw the silliest scarecrow that they ever seen It made Grisa excited for Halloween Oooo, excited for Halloween  When they arrived, they couldn’t believe their eyes There were pumpkins spread all over Sweet treats, horses and rides Oooo, Johnny thought, “We are having the very best time” Ooo, they very best time  They each picked a pumpkin Some were big and orange Some were small and green But each one was just right Joyce sang, “I can’t wait to take this home tonight” Oooo, take this home tonight  Then as the sun fell over The group felt chilly and hungry So they shared some candy And nice big pot of hot chocolate Yo-Yo thought, “I’m so lucky I got all my friends with me” So lucky I got all my friends with me  (6:07) “The Spookiness in the Rain” by Rudy Austin In this Halloween fo(continued)

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today, October 15th, is the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month! Here is Eric Recillas, the producer of this week’s episode to share more...  This episode celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain. Also, it is in honor of Hispanic heritage month. This episode is dedicated to my entire Mexican family. There is a surprise happening at the end of the episode, when you least expect it. I hope you enjoy this! Love, Eric Recillas  Thank you to Eric for coming up with the concept for this album artwork!  Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org - “which I call, the kingdom of fun. not the website, but the program itself” - Eric